Gas Plant Certifies Coal as Backup Plan Per Law
Published Date: 3/10/2026
Notice
Summary
CPV Basin Ranch, LLC has told the Department of Energy that their new powerplant can use coal if needed, even though it mainly runs on natural gas. This is a legal step to make sure the plant follows rules that say new big powerplants must be able to burn coal or another fuel. This notice means the plant can move forward without delays, keeping energy options open and costs steady.
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Rayburn Energy Station, the new owner of a big power plant once called Panda Sherman, told the government it can still use coal if needed. This update keeps them following the rules that say big power plants must be ready to use coal or another fuel. No changes in money or timing were announced, but this keeps the plant’s options open for the future.
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